NOC 82030: Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
Agricultural service contractors provide agricultural services such as livestock and poultry breeding, soil preparation, crop planting, crop spraying, cultivating or harvesting. Farm supervisors supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers, aquaculture labourers and harvesting labourers. They operate their own business or may be employed by farms and agricultural enterprises.
Official Main Duties for NOC 82030
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 82030
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 82030.
8252 continues as 82030 and part transferred to 72600 and part split off to emerging item 84120 and 85100
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $17 | $24.04/hr | $38.46 |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $25/hr | $35.58/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $19/hr | $22.5/hr | $32.31/hr |
| Quebec → | $17.5/hr | $23.19/hr | $31/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $23/hr | $33.65/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $26.44/hr | $46.15/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18.46/hr | $28.85/hr | $60.1/hr |
| Alberta → | $20/hr | $28/hr | $39.49/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.85/hr | $26/hr | $35/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Agricultural service contractors usually require a university degree, college diploma or industry courses in agricultural studies and several years of experience related to the service offered.
- Contractors providing certain services, such as artificial insemination and pesticide application, may require training certificates and provincial licensing.
- Farm supervisors may require a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry.
- A course or certificate in first aid may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 82030
71 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Harvesting labourers (See 85101 Harvesting labourers)View NOC 85101→
- Livestock labourers (See 85100 Livestock labourers)View NOC 85100→
- Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)View NOC 80020→
- Managers in horticulture (See 80021 Managers in horticulture)View NOC 80021→
- Pest controllers and fumigators (See 73202 Pest controllers and fumigators)View NOC 73202→
- Pet groomers and animal care workers (See 65220 Pet groomers and animal care workers)View NOC 65220→
- Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (See 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators)View NOC 84120→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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